4.4
90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
GOODLES
4.4 • 372 Reviews
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4.4
90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
GOODLES earns strong reviews as a tastier, higher‑protein, high‑fiber upgrade to classic boxed mac and cheese, with many praising creamy, cheesy flavors (Shella Good, Cheddy Mac, Twist My Parm, Down The Hatch) and al dente noodles. However, reviews flag inconsistent flavor execution (especially Cacio e Pepe and some vegan options), occasional watery or bland sauces, high sodium, small portions, and reports of stomach discomfort; shoppers who prioritize nutrition over pure nostalgia find it a compelling pantry staple, while purists may prefer Annie’s or Kraft.
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I love the extra protein! I give this to my nephew to sneak that in and he loves it too! Every flavor is yummy, but I will say, for some reason, sometimes it gives me a stomach ache? Haven't quite figured that one out as it's not consistent, but I do love the taste and protein macros.
1y ago
I love these!! Besides Matty Matheson's boxed mac and cheese, these are a close second. After trying these I actually don't know if I could go back to any regular boxed mac and cheese. I love the cacio e pepe. Noodle texture is perfect, they are more nutritious and flavour is perfect.
2y ago
This was SO delicious and filling! Didn't taste like the artificial "cheese" that boxes like these usually taste like. This was so creamy and delicious! Tried Down The Hatch too and the flavor was amazing.
2y ago
This tasted so good and I LOVE me some high-protein quick-to-make pasta! Def recommend
The vegan Mac is the best on the market. Most vegan macs taste sweet and that is off-putting for me, coming from a kid who loved Kraft. This is my new go-to boxed vegan Mac. I love the ingredients as well.
I missed the actual promotion via the site (sad face) BUT I still ended up buying a couple boxes on my own after seeing these bolstered across the internet. I was NOT disappointed - some of the better Mac I've had and I felt less bloated and gross after eating. Love that it's made with such great protein-packed ingredients and will likely sub this into my pantry vs. Kraft or the basics moving forward. Wish it was a little cheaper, but understand why it isn't.
BIG Goodles fan. Not sure why anyone would eat any other kind of boxed mac & cheese after having tried this-- it's just as good (actually better) than the traditional stuff, plus you get almost 30g of protein in a box! Personally I do have a preference for some flavors over others, and the ones I liked/disliked surprised me. Didn't love the cacio e pepe or the truffle, but love the hatch chile and the white cheddar!
The kids enjoyed this but thought it wasn’t super flavorful I added fresh garlic and pepper and they ate it, they would eat it again but wouldn’t go out of the way to ask for it.
I really liked this-I think it’s cheesier than Kraft honestly
I recently bought a box of plain goodies noodles and did not taste a notable difference between regular pasta. I love that goodies has more nutrients than traditional pasta and is easy to incorporate into any pasta dish.
Excellent quality, higher protein and fiber alternative to typical pasta. Taste pretty close to typical pasta, especially compared to some other high protein/high fiber alternatives like Banza.
I am someone who is very sensitive to healthy swaps in food but I love this product, just as much as my go-to boxed mac and cheese. They are so delicious and the leftovers are still good too!
3y ago
These are good! I got the Variety Pack so I could try 4 different flavors, and they were all delicious. The fact that they are good for you is the cherry on top, too!
Okay, at first look, I thought it would probably taste like the Kraft original Mac-n-cheese, but to my surprise, it tasted better. In addition to that, all the nutrients made me feel at ease feeding it to my favorite little people in the world (My grandchildren). moving forward, that is the only brand I will be purchasing for them. It is a bit pricey but it's worth building healthy brains and bodies. BTW, they love it too!
Loved this product so much!!! great flavor
For one - we can give the packing a 10 outta 10, lets be real here. But then we are like oh great just another healthy pasta hitting the market... however.. this hit. Its delicious. Is it a little pricey for me, absolutely but thats what great whole foods sales were! I added some vegan chicken nuggests for some more added protein. But I really loved this as a quick easy and healthier alternative then regular mac and cheese!
The packaging is super cute, which is the main reason I tried this mac and cheese. I tried Twist My Parm and Shella Good. I really liked the Twist My Parm but was not the biggest fan of Shella Good. The Twist My Parm had a really good flavor that I was not expecting for a box Mac and Cheese and I loved the pasta shape! Another plus for this product is how protein packed it is. I'm vegetarian so I love a good protein packed meal find!
I wish the mac tasted as good as the packaging looks, because the box is a 10/10! I tried the Down The Hatch flavor after impulsively snagging it from Target. While I love the ingredients and nutritional value, I found this one to be pretty bland and dry. I wish it was saucier and cheesier! It was easy to make and took 10ish minutes. I also think it would be easy to customize this by adding some extra pizzazz so it can be made better to your liking. If you’re looking for something quick with a decent amount of protein and don’t care to prioritize the flavor/texture, this could be a good thing to have in the pantry. I might change my mind after trying some other flavors but am not rushing to buy.
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is my #1 guilty pleasure. Guilty because oh dear lord that stuff is BAD for you. I always feels so gross after eating it. I can feel my life span shortening with each delicious shameful bite... I tried a box of the cheddar Goodles and I can honestly say it was all the pleasure and none of the pain. It scratched the itch of shoveling 2.5 servings of gooey cheesy goodness into your mouth with none of the gross feelings afterwards. And because it has actual nutrients, my shame is no where to be found. When I next have a craving for powder cheese on pasta... I will 100% chose Goodles.
3y ago
Goodles have the cheesy fun of mac n cheese while feeling like you're eating something a bit healthier. Not every flavor is a hit for me, but Cheddy Mac and Twist My Parm are winners.
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